The Umpqua Indian Development Corporation is pursuing food, water, and land sovereignty by spearheading economic development initiatives centered on food businesses to enhance the Tribe’s self-sufficiency and nutrition infrastructure. The project Feasibility Studies and Business Plan for USDA Inspected Meat Processing Facility, focuses on establishing a USDA-certified meat processing facility that will serve as a cornerstone for Tribal producers. This project comprises three main goals: conducting a feasibility study to assess market opportunities and facility sizing, designing the facility’s physical layout to meet operational needs, and developing a financeable business plan that includes financial projections and risk analysis. Creating a safe and efficient space equipped with essential resources like commercial kitchens and cold storage will provide new producers with shared infrastructure that mitigates individual risk and supports capital access, ultimately fostering a sustainable local food economy.
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The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers.
The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.